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Crypto
Travala lets AI agents book hotels with USDC on Base
Travala’s new protocol lets AI agents search and book hotels with USDC on Base, but travelers still approve the final payment.
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Crypto
ETH falls to 13-month low on Zcash bug news and Bitcoin drop to sub-$60K: Is $1.4K next?
ETH price crashed below $1,600 as a vulnerability in Zcash emerged and Bitcoin sold off below $60,000 for the first time in months.
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Crypto
Crypto tax proposals weighed ahead of Tuesday House hearing
Among the issues US lawmakers are expected to discuss in a digital asset taxation hearing are “de minimis” reporting exceptions for crypto transactions.
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Markets
US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street
The Nasdaq saw its biggest daily fall since early 2025.
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World
Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
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